BIGREDMAN Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 habour_kingfish.doc Media release - NSW DPI Monday, 15 December, 2008 Anglers get a chance to help with research The Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald is asking Sydney anglers to help with a NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) research program to measure and maximise the survival of yellowtail kingfish after release. “The NSW DPI has been examining ways to improve the survival of released angler-caught fish since 2004,” Mr Macdonald said. “Some of the funding for the research is derived from angler licence fees, through the Saltwater Recreational Fishing Trust. “We are trying to determine the best ways that anglers can treat their released fish. DPI research scientist Dr Paul Butcher said the aim of the next phase of the research was to quantify the survival and damage to yellowtail kingfish after being caught and released during conventional angling. The information will be used to identify methods that anglers might adopt to reduce any unwanted mortality or damage to their fish. The experiment will be carried out in Sydney Harbour starting 21 February and involve boat-based anglers catching and releasing yellowtail kingfish over three days. All sizes of angled fish will be released into floating cages and then monitored for four days. Any anglers who would like to participate in this research, even if only for a few hours, should contact Dr Butcher on either 0266 483 910 or Paul.Butcher@dpi.nsw.gov.au Media contact: Howard Spencer 02 66568825 or mobile 0428696672 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 They should attend our kingfish social Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntman Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) it would be good except the research starts february I know some of the guys involved in this research, they were classmates of mine and doing it for an honours project. I spoke to paul about it earlier in the year, and I was wondering what had happened because it was meant to get going in december but it must have been running late. It will be interesting to see the results of the research. Get involved and help these guys Similar stuff has been done with snapper and tailor I'm told. Edited January 12, 2009 by huntman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelican Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) Be good PR for them if fisheries attended the Social if they are on the harbour that day as they get access to fishermen and also fishing folk get access to them???? Edited January 12, 2009 by pelican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the elk Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Good initiative. Anything that can help our mighty KINGS long term will receive all fishermans support. And no shortage of 62cm Kings in the Harbour at present to use as specimens! Gotta love the scientist running this catch and release program.... his name is Dr Butcher!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDMAN Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi Huntman The DPI group running the event is based up in Coffs Harbour otherwise they would have attended the event this weekend. As one of the other posts have said they have also done research survival work on mulloway, bream, whiting, flathead, tailor, snapper and a few freshwater species over the last four years. The outcomes just suggest simple ways on how anglers should handle the fish during capture to ensure the majority survive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 As stated, if they really wanna do the research mate there will be a heap of kings released during the social so they should participate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) they don't have everything ready yet I presume. The study was supposed to start in december, but it must be running late. There's no point in them collecting kings at the social if the sea cages and stuff aren't ready BIGREDMAN: I go to uni at coffs, I've spoken to paul butcher a few times. Are you involved with the study? If so I might know you Edited January 14, 2009 by huntman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDMAN Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 If anyone is interested there is still room for a few more boats to participate in the kingfish research next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDMAN Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) kingfish event has been postponed until the 14th and 15th March as the chance of catching many kings this weekend (and squid for bait) was low becuase of the dirty water from the big seas and fresh water coming down the river. If anyone can fish that weekend they can contact Paul (check out the media release) Edited February 18, 2009 by BIGREDMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDMAN Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hi everyone. The postponed kingfish research is on again this weekend (14/15 March) at Clifton Gardens (check out the media release). Anglers can participate for as long as they want as they are not expected to stay the whole time. There are also rewards for every fish that you catch (of any size for this research!). All ages and experiences are welcome. If anyone wants to be involved check out the media release and contact Paul Butcher on 0438 650 129 or go and see them on the day in Clifton Gardens if you change your mind on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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